Socrates, The Greek Philosopher

Lisa Zamosky

Description

Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who helped shape Greek beliefs. Socrates believed his purpose in life was to gain wisdom and find the truth by asking questions. Socrates made many people over his methods of teaching. He was arrested and sentenced to death. But, many of Socrates's ideas and beliefs can still be found today.

Reading Level

Lexile

640L

Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading

O

ATOS

4.2

DRA

38

Categories

Genre

Biographies
Cultural/Diversity
History
People & Places

Interest Age

Ages 9-12
Ages 13+

Grade

5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Subject

Social Studies

Language

English (US)

Fiction/Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction

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